Christmas in Saint Tropez

Most of the action takes place down by the port, where there'll be an open-air 720m² ice rink open from 14:00 to 20:00 (closing at 18:00 on December 24th and 31st and opening at 16:00 on December 25th and January 1st). Skate rent for €2.

The traditional 'Crèche Provençale', a giant nativity scene, will be open at the Chapelle de la Miséricorde (rue Gambetta) from 14:00 to 19:00. There will also be a Christmas village at the Place des Lices with stalls selling 'santons' and local delicacies such as crepes, waffles, chocolate and 'vin chaud'.

On Christmas Eve, in keeping with tradition, Santa Claus will arrive in the town by boat to distribute gifts and sweets to the waiting children from 18:30. There will also be traditional Provencal 'creches' or nativity scenes on display, a tourist train, a climbing wall for kids, horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, theatre, art and much more.

Find the full programme on their website.